A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .

A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .

A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .

A nine year old girl nearly lost her leg after doctors initially misdiagnosed her bone cancer as a pulled muscle .

A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .

A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .

FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .

AN underground HOBBIT motel inspired by JRR Tolkien is just one of the unique places to stay at the world's most unusual hotel complex .

SWOOPING down from the sky, this agitated eagle is looking for a fight .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .